²² We know that the whole creation has been groaning^(A) as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. ²³ Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit,^(B) groan^(C) inwardly as we wait eagerly^(D) for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.^{(E) 24} For in this hope we were saved.^(F) But hope that is seen is no hope at all.^(G) Who hopes for what they already have? ²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.^(H)

²⁶ In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit^(I) himself intercedes for us^(J) through wordless groans. ²⁷ And he who searches our hearts^(K) knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes^(L) for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

²⁸ And we know that in all things God works for the good^(M) of those who love him, who^[a] have been called^(N) according to his purpose.^{(O) 29} For those God foreknew^(P) he also predestined^(Q) to be conformed to the image of his Son,^(R) that he might be the firstborn^(S) among many brothers and sisters. ³⁰ And those he predestined,^(T) he also called;^(U) those he called, he also justified;^(V) those he justified, he also glorified.^(W)

More Than Conquerors

³¹ What, then, shall we say in response to these things?^(X) If God is for us,^(Y) who can be against us?^{(Z) 32} He who did not spare his own Son,^(AA) but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? ³³ Who will bring any charge^(AB) against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. ³⁴ Who then is the one who condemns?^(AC) No one. Christ Jesus who died^(AD)—more than that, who was raised to life^(AE)—is at the right hand of God^(AF) and is also interceding for us.^{(AG) 35} Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?^(AH) Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?^{(AI) 36} As it is written:

³⁷ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors^(AK) through him who loved us.^{(AL) 38} For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,^[c] neither the present nor the future,^(AM) nor any powers,^{(AN) 39} neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God^(AO) that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.^(AP)

10 Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire^(A) and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. ² For I can testify about them that they are zealous^(B) for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. ³ Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.^{(C) 4} Christ is the culmination of the law^(D) so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.^(E)

⁵ Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”^{[a](F) 6} But the righteousness that is by faith^(G) says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’”^[b](H) (that is, to bring Christ down) ⁷ “or ‘Who will descend into the deep?’”^[c](I) (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).^{(J) 8} But what does it say? “The word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart,”^[d](K) that is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim: ⁹ If you declare^(L) with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,”^(M) and believe^(N) in your heart that God raised him from the dead,^(O) you will be saved.^{(P) 10} For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. ¹¹ As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.”^{[e](Q) 12} For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile^(R)—the same Lord is Lord of all^(S) and richly blesses all who call on him, ¹³ for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord^(T) will be saved.”^[f](U)

¹⁴ How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? ¹⁵ And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”^[g](V)

¹⁶ But not all the Israelites accepted the good news.^(W) For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”^{[h](X) 17} Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message,^(Y) and the message is heard through the word about Christ.^(Z)

A Living Sacrifice

12 Therefore, I urge you,^(A) brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice,^(B) holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ² Do not conform^(C) to the pattern of this world,^(D) but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.^(E) Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is^(F)—his good, pleasing^(G) and perfect will.

Humble Service in the Body of Christ

³ For by the grace given me^(H) I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. ⁴ For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function,^{(I) 5} so in Christ we, though many, form one body,^(J) and each member belongs to all the others. ⁶ We have different gifts,^(K) according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying,^(L) then prophesy in accordance with your^[a] faith;^{(M) 7} if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;^{(N) 8} if it is to encourage, then give encouragement;^(O) if it is giving, then give generously;^(P) if it is to lead,^[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

²⁵ Now to him who is able^(A) to establish you in accordance with my gospel,^(B) the message I proclaim about Jesus Christ, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery^(C) hidden for long ages past, ²⁶ but now revealed and made known through the prophetic writings^(D) by the command of the eternal God, so that all the Gentiles might come to the obedience that comes from^[a] faith^(E)— ²⁷ to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.^(F)